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CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

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Published on: November 6, 2019

Cervical surgical emphysema following routine tonsillectomy.

B Al Omari¹, M Sadacharam, P Sheahan

¹South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital, Old Blackrock Road, Cork, Ireland. basilomari@yahoo.com

Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie

|August 23, 2012

Summary

Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema of the neck is a rare complication following tonsillectomy. This case report details its occurrence in a young female patient, highlighting a seldom-documented post-operative event.

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CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

CO₂-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

Published on: November 6, 2019

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Surgical Complications
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure.
While generally safe, potential complications exist.
Documented complications of tonsillectomy are well-established in medical literature.

Observation:

Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema of the neck is an exceptionally rare complication post-tonsillectomy.
This phenomenon involves air accumulating in the tissues beneath the skin of the neck.
Such occurrences have been infrequently reported in medical case studies.

Findings:

This report presents a case of spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema of the neck.
The complication occurred in a young female patient following a tonsillectomy.
This case adds to the limited existing literature on this specific adverse event.

Implications:

Awareness of this rare complication is crucial for clinicians.
Prompt recognition and management are necessary for affected patients.
Further investigation may be warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and predisposing factors.